Walmart opening pushed to 2013

City officials don't seem concerned, however, because Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is moving ahead with its plans, albeit slowly.

I do wonder what will arrive first in the South District, a new Walmart at the intersection of Jefferson and Mercury, or the long-talked-about grocery store in the Southeast Community.

The grocery store would be part of ex-NFL player Aaron Brooks' Southeast Commerce Center, which also was moving slowly. However, Brooks is now partnering with Virginia Beach developer Armada Hoffler, so maybe they will start to move that along more quickly.

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